Back from Dublin having spent a couple of days with colleagues from the #FiveNationsCareForum discussing issues of mutual interest and concern including the GOV.UK #Budget. Thank you to our hosts Home & Community Care Irl and Irish civil servants for great insights.

All CFW members can benefit from our discount on the cost of care calculation tool CareCubed. Please follow the link for details: carecubed.org/careforumwales/

Budget ‘Poses Greater Threat Than Covid’ to Care Home Sector ⁦Care Forum Wales⁩ businessnewswales.com/budget-poses-g…

Yswiriant Gwladol: 'Sut mae cartrefi gofal yn mynd i barhau'? - BBC Cymru Fyw ⁦Care Forum Wales⁩ bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/erthy…

Supporting our Care Sector❗️ In addition to the NIC hikes, the sector is already under tremendous strain. Signing this petition is a simple way to help people who work tirelessly to look after us and to preserve our public services. ✍️ Sign the Petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7000…

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North Wales hospitals warned of 'catastrophic' Budget impact | North Wales Chronicle ⁦Care Forum Wales⁩ leaderlive.co.uk/news/24769549.…

Nominations for the Wales Care Awards 2025 are now open! 🌟 Know someone deserving of recognition for their excellence in care? Nominate them by 31st March 2025. More info & nomination form: walescareawards.co.uk

'It feels like we don't exist': The human cost of social care cuts - Sky News. A Sky News survey of Scottish Care, Homecare Association, and Care Forum Wales members reveals widespread reductions in commissioned care packages and hours. buff.ly/40vs0zY

(1/5) We partnered with Sky News, Scottish Care and Care Forum Wales on a new survey revealing the stark reality of #socialcare cuts across England, Scotland and Wales. Here's what we found... news.sky.com/story/it-feels…

Investigation reveals bed blocking crisis in NHS made worse by “rock bottom” care home fees ⁦Care Forum Wales⁩ carehomeprofessional.com/investigation-…

Rob Kinsman (Christie & Co) recently sat down with Mario Kreft MBE (Care Forum Wales) to discuss the key trends & challenges in the care sector in Wales. To watch the full video interview, click here: youtube.com/watch?v=K50PlQ… #carehomebusiness #carehomewales #caremarket

📢 Care Forum Wales is deeply disappointed by the recent decision in the House of Commons to vote against an exemption for social care from the upcoming NIC increases. We will continue to lobby on behalf of the sector.

Did you know care services inspected in Wales after 1 April 2025 will receive ratings? Follow Care Inspectorate Wales to find out more.

Care ratings are now LIVE in Wales. As a provider, you need: ✓ Our guide for displaying ratings ✓ The provider FAQ document ✓ Our 'Getting Ready' checklist All available now at careinspectorate.wales/ratings-care-h…. #QualityCareWales

🚨 Wage Update from April 1, 2025! 🚨 💷 National Living Wage (21+): £12.21/hr 💷 Ages 18-20: £10.00/hr 💷 Under 18 & Apprentices: £7.55/hr In Wales, the Welsh Government are committed to the Real Living Wage of £12.60/hr for care staff but local authorities must fund it.❗️❗️

Funding crisis forces closure of Welsh charity supporting 100s of vulnerable people ⁦Care Forum Wales⁩ nation.cymru/news/funding-c…

‘Nobody taking responsibility’ for paying care workers the real living wage with some councils spending the money elsewhere instead. glamorganstar.co.uk/nobody-taking-… #GlamorganStar Care Forum Wales

Immigration Ban Will Put Lives At Risk And Lead To Care Company Closures In Wales ⁦Care Forum Wales⁩ thecareruk.com/immigration-ba…

📺 In case you missed it! Our Chair, Mario Kreft MBE, was featured on ITV Wales on Monday evening. Mario discussed the impact of the National Insurance increases and what they mean for our sector. Catch up now at the link below – he’s on at 8:30 itv.com/watch/news/cat…